YEARLY HIGH
1.8791 MWK
YEARLY LOW
0.9071 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3806 MWK

2012 DJF to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1.8791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.9071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9721 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9207 to the December average rate of 1.8417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 100.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8791 was up 99.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,396 MWK
2011 Average 4,391 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 4,535 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,860.27 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9339
0.8286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to MWK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0821, compared to 1.6792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5457 MWK (High: 1.4708 / Low: 0.9251). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 MWK (High: 0.9387 / Low: 0.9194).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5457
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.8417) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9209 (+100.00%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.8417
2011 Avg (December) 0.9209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9309 0.9102 0.9207
February 0.9365 0.9071 0.9280
March 0.9387 0.9194 0.9294
April 0.9420 0.9161 0.9289
May 1.4708 0.9251 1.3024
June 1.5201 1.4583 1.4830
July 1.5561 1.5105 1.5330
August 1.5589 1.5383 1.5449
September 1.7036 1.5586 1.6243
October 1.7778 1.6916 1.7362
November 1.8398 1.7439 1.7949
December 1.8791 1.8181 1.8417